Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that the Phoenix Suns are finalizing a buyout with veteran center Tyson Chandler. He will sign with the LA Lakers upon clearing waivers, which being owed about $13 million, he will almost assuredly not be claimed.
In July 2015, Chandler signed a 4-year $52 million deal to come to Phoenix.
He didn’t do enough on the court to be worth that contract.
The signing was, at least in wishful thinking, done to lure then free agent and star forward LaMarcus Aldridge to the Suns.
Aldridge ended up not coming, signing instead with the San Antonio Spurs, leaving Phoenix with an aging center and no backup plan.